Can you keep a burning bush in a big pot to grow? I have a very small place to put it. Thanks, Donna.
Yes, a burning bush can be kept in a large pot, the bigger the better. Dwarf burning bushes will do especially well in containers. Here is more about their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm
What size pot can I grow a burning bush in on my deck? Can it grow in a climate that goes to -30 in the winter?
The size container will depend on the size of plant that you are starting with.
A 2 gallon nursery pot may be potted into a container such as a half whiskey barrel.
You will need to provide some extra winter protection for a potted burning bush. You can wrap it with insulation or move to a sheltered area such as a garage after it has gone dormant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm
Planting a burning bush....any special instructions?
Full sun and well draining soil!
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm
My 3 year old burning bush is about 2 feet tall. This afternoon I saw what looked like tiny, EVER SO TINY,black bugs. I did not see any of them move they were so tiny. Anyhow, they were predominately on the new growth, concentrated at the ends of the stems and under some leaves. I noticed them because it looked like the stems were sticky and wilted. I also saw ladybugs on the plant. I cut off as much as I could but the plant is lush and full so I could not get to a lot of the problem. What do I spray them with?? and what do you think it is? The plant is next to my beautiful rose bush and I am afraid it will be under attack also. Sorry, I don't know how to get any pictures to Thanks for reading this. Suzanne
The Lady Bugs were likely feeding on the bad insects.
Treat the plant with Neem Oil which is safe for people, pets and bees.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/beneficial-insects.htm
Every August my burning bushes lose their leaves. In a two week period the leaves look sickly and fall. Every spring the plants bud out new growth and leaves, they look very healthy. The branches look ok, no bugs. The plants are 4' tall, at least ten years old and are on each end of my home about 40 feet apart. Any suggestions.
Locate the burning bush in well-draining soil, because it does not like soil that stays wet for long periods. Depending on the rain and fog level of the area, water the plant only when a dry spell occurs. Pour the water on the ground around the bush. Watering with a sprinkler doesn't soak the ground well enough. Let the ground dry out between watering. Normally the burning bush needs water once a week during the summer.
Mulching benefits the burning bush by keeping the roots cool and conserving water. Spread about an inch of organic mulch around the root zone. Organic mulch includes shredded newspaper, sawdust, dried grass clippings and dead leaves. These materials break down over time and slowly add natural nutrients to the soil.
Spider Mites and Scale are common on a Burning Bush and can cause leaf drop if the infestation is not kept in control.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm
I have had 2 by burning bushes in front of my house for over 10 years. About a month ago all of the leaves turned brown on one of them and it died. I was wondering if you have any ideas about why this might have happened? Thanks.
These articles should help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-turning-brown.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/bugs-on-burning-bush-plants.htm
My yard is completely surrounded with burning bush. It has become a big problem to trim it back. Yard is 1/2 Acre. How can I get rid of about 75% of it?? If I cut it back with a chainsaw, what can I put on the roots to keep it from growing back, or must it be completely dug up?
Burning bushes have lots of suckers. The are cousins to Nandinas. Cut them back very low to the grow to about 6 inches if you can. Spray them with equals parts of salt and water. That will kill the roots. If you can,t manage that since I don't know just how many you have you can torch them in the winter or pull them out with a farm jack. The latter is a pain but it will get rid of them.